LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Independent
Living, Inc. to be celebrated May 5, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of Independent Living, Inc. to be celebrated
at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York, on Saturday, May 5, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, This year's Silver Anniversary Gala will observe the Center's
25 years of dedicated service on behalf of the people with disabilities
living in the Mid-Hudson region; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Executive Director Douglas
Hovey, Independent Living, Inc. has three offices throughout the Mid-
Hudson region of New York, located in Newburgh, Middletown and Monticel-
lo; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Independent Living, Inc. to be cele-
brated May 5, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Douglas Hovey, Executive Director, Independent Living, Inc.